1 minute read
Great Local Shops
Our contributing authors share their recommendations for local specialty shops in Taitung, from snacks to crafts.
Amui Coconut Oil Massage is our favorite destressing/ muscle relaxing treat. Our friend, Amui, a Dulan indigenous local, really applies her focus and heart on her craft and her workspace is deservedly popular.
Advertisement
Recommended by Jennie Miller
Atolan
Atolan is a great little shop that sells local crafts and promotes awareness of indigenous culture and natural products. I wholly support people being educated on how to appreciate what the earth gives us locally and bountifully.
Recommended by Jennie
Miller
Guozhen Nong
A tiny little shop in the heart of Taitung. Pay NT$60, and seemingly seconds later your multi-colored drink will appear. Pink and brown pearls give way to Chulu milk, pineapple and, topping it all off, dragonfruit. Shake the cup to wake the drink and the whole thing turns deep dragonfruit magenta. Too good!
Recommended by Kenji
Sugata
Ata Beads
On the edge of town at the old Sugar Factory, Ata Beads makes beautiful multi-colored glass qata beads. Qata is the Paiwan word for decorated beads, and every design has its own specific cultural meaning. Of course you could just buy a piece of jewelry here, but making your own glass bead is recommended.
Recommended by Simon Foster
Website
Website
